Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen
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Key Points:
- Joni Mitchell has become a U.S. citizen, marking the end of a 62-year journey since moving to the United States from Canada.
- She shared the news on social media with a photo in front of U.S. flags and a video of her citizenship announcement.
- Mitchell was born in Alberta, Canada, in 1943, moved to the U.S. in 1965, and has built her music career primarily in the United States.
- Despite her long residence and career in the U.S., Mitchell had previously expressed frustration about not being able to vote as a non-citizen.
- Her citizenship milestone coincides with renewed public attention following her 2024 headlining concert in Los Angeles, where she encouraged voter participation.
